Country singing and dancing at Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe

Athlone Advertiser, Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Ballinasloe's Shearwater Hotel is inviting you to 'Country and Social Dancing', a line-up of weekend events featuring the who's who of the Irish country music scene, taking place throughout July and August.

There are a host of big names lined up as the Shearwater aims to turn Ballinasloe into the country music capital of Ireland.

On Sunday, July 24, the mercurial talents of Lisa McHugh will grace the Shearwater stage.

On Sunday, July 31, it is the turn of a renowned artist that needs little introduction in the form of Jimmy Buckley.

August's line-up begins on Sunday, August 7, with social dancing with Showboat and Dominic Kirwan.

On Sunday, August 14, Muriel O’Connor and Fran Curry will provide the music to get you out on the dancefloor. The main act on the night will be Patrick Feeney.

Sunday, August 21, is an event not to be missed as Michael Collins and the ever-popular Michael English provide the evening's entertainment.

Finally, on August 28, Brendan Nagel and Gerry Guthrie round off a great programme of entertainment at the Shearwater.

Tickets for each of these great events cost €10. The Shearwater will have lots of attractive room rates on offer throughout these weekends for those who wish to spend the night.